HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-21-2009 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power& Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. September 21,
2009 in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building in said City. Chairperson Quinn presided.
ROLL CALL:
Present were: Howard "Jack" Elstro, Kelley Cruse-Nicholson, Bruce Wissel, Clayton Miller, Bing Welch,
Larry Parker, Diana Pappin, Bob Goodwin and Phil Quinn.
Also present were: Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Steve Saum, General Manager; Karen Chasteen,'City
Clerk; and Monica Burns, Deputy City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Parker moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held September 8, 2009, supported by Mr.
Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
APPROVAL OF BILLS, INVESTMENTS AND TRANSFERS:
Upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, Ms. Pappin moved to approve the following bills for
payment, supported by Mr. Goodwin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Bills Already Paid:
Payroll and Deductions 316,483.68
Investments Purchased From:
Cash Reserve Fund 2,139,708.60
Bond Reserve Fund 350,000.00
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 206,498.61
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 35,957.36
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: 121,430.68
EFT Transfers: 4,455,577.44
Total Bills Not Paid: 4,455,577.44
Grand Total: $7,382,795.01
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE:
Mr. Saum reported the street light projects in process are mandatory and the decorative lights on US 27
North.
OLD BUSINESS:
■ Board approval of Resolution 3-2009—Salaries:
Mr. Wissel moved to delete the paragraph stating Furthermore, the General Manager is
authorized to give a single merit increase not to exceed 5% for any employee, supported by Mr.
Miller. Upon a 6-3 vote viva voce, the motion passed. Dissenting were Messrs. Elstro, Welch
and Quinn.
Mr. Miller moved to eliminate pay raises for employees in Schedule A, supported by Ms. Pappin.
Upon a 5-4 vote viva voce, the motion failed. Dissenting were Messrs. Elstro, Welch, Parker,
Quinn and Ms. Cruse-Nicholson.
Mr. Parker moved to approve Resolution No. 3-2009 as amended, supported by Mr. Welch.
Upon a 6-3 vote viva voce, the motion passed. Dissenting were Messrs. Elstro & Quinn and Ms.
Pappin.
■ Mr. Parker moved to accept the Proofs of Publication presented by Mr. Saum requesting bids for
a 4-door, 4-wheel drive vehicle for the T&D Superintendent, a 2009/2010 45-foot bucket truck to
replace Unit #5, and a 2009/2010 65-foot bucket truck to replace Unit #30, supported by Ms.
Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion passed.
• One bid was received for a 4 door, 4-wheel drive vehicle for the T&D Superintendent as approved
in the budget: Wetzel -$29,505 (F150 Crew Cab pick up truck).
Mr. Wissel moved to refer bids on a 4 door, 4-wheel vehicle to the General Manager for
tabulation, evaluation, and recommendation, supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce,
the motion passed.
RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
September 21,2009
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• Bids received for a 2009/2010 45-foot bucket truck to replace Unit #5, a 1998 bucket truck with
95,355 miles were received from: Wetzel — $103,355 (with trade-in); Altec - $102,084 (no trade-
in); and Utility Truck Equipment-$101,950 (with trade-in).
Mr. Welch moved to refer bids on a 45-foot bucket truck to the General Manager for tabulation,
evaluation, and recommendation, supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.
• Bids on a 2009/2010 65-foot bucket truck to replace Unit#30, a 1999 bucket truck were received
from Utility Truck Equipment-$155,575 (with trade-in) and Altec- $144,434 (no trade-in).
Mr. Wissel moved to refer bids on a 65-foot bucket truck to the General Manager for tabulation,
evaluation, and recommendation, supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.
NEW BUSINESS: None
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• Mr. Saum reported he will be participating in a conference call with the Environmental Protection
Agency regarding possible solutions for alleged infractions.
• RP&L generated three days last week but all units are down at the present time.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made, the meeting was adjour
P I Quinn, Chairperson
ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk